Maintenance Engineer: Plant Utilities & Reliability Lead

Advanced Search Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Maintenance Engineer at Advanced Search Group will maximize plant efficiency by optimizing boilers, steam, water and compressed air systems across production units in Chicago. You will identify maintenance challenges and drive continuous improvements to minimize downtime.

Requirements: a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years in chemical or food processing. Knowledge of PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM and TPM, plus strong communication and teamwork; you will lead technicians and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in chemical or food processing industries.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance techniques (PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, TPM).
• Understanding of engineering and safety practices.
• Ability to coordinate, train, and motivate hourly employees and outside contractors.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to estimate, plan, schedule and complete work orders.
• Ability to manage budget and estimate costs for various projects.
• Knowledge of capital money management and ROI.
• Strong teamwork to support maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage Plant utilities (boilers, steam distribution, water, compressed air) and prepare monthly utility report.
• Develop and implement equipment reliability initiatives.
• Assist production to optimize plant productivity and quality.
• Technical resource for production personnel on plant utilities.
• Assist maintenance employees with technical guidance.
• Provide leadership for long-term solutions to recurrent problems.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems as needed.
• Review and optimize predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Communicate daily with area coordinators.
• Identify materials needed for repairs.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Cost estimation

Teamwork

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Maintenance Engineer at Advanced Search Group will maximize plant efficiency by optimizing boilers, steam, water and compressed air systems across production units in Chicago. You will identify maintenance challenges and drive continuous improvements to minimize downtime.

Requirements: a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years in chemical or food processing. Knowledge of PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM and TPM, plus strong communication and teamwork; you will lead technicians and coordinate